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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,090.80, 750,136.20 and 200,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,090.80, 750,136.20 and 200,617.60 is: 300,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,090.80 : 750,136.20 = 200,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,090.80/750,136.20 = 200,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,090.80x = 750,136.20 × 200,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,090.80x = 150,490,524,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,490,524,117.12/500,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,926.40

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